We hope everyone is enjoying the transition from summer to autumn! Here are some fun opportunities to get together with our wonderful community in the month of September (sorry for the late post, this got lost in the back-to-school chaos!).

Some details about the BCSA’s programs and events this month:

Drop-in sports continue Monday evenings from 6-8pm at the school!
After School Clubs, the Youth Drop-In, and the Friday Night Chill will all recommence the week of September 16th-20th! Students will be coming home this week with permission forms for families.
Join us for pancake breakfast and a shoreline-themed storytime at the library on September 21st, International Coastal Cleanup Day. We will be heading to local beaches in the afternoon to pick up trash, stay tuned for details!
Gentle, beginner-friendly yoga practices are planned for September 18th and 25th at the school.
Learn to weave a willow tray with visiting fungi expert Candice Cullum of Full Baskets on Thursday September 26th! Registration details coming soon.
We will be hosting an event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, stay tuned for details.

We hope everyone will have a fun and safe summer – here are some opportunities to connect with our community in the coming weeks!

Throughout the summer, the Community Library is open from 1-4pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 1-6pm on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted.

 Children ages 6-12 are invited to the BCSA’s Summer Day Camps! July 9-11 is Ocean Explorers Week, and July 16-18 is Sports Week! Email bcsacoordinator@gmail.com to register your kiddos.

 Come learn about fascinating ocean research from amazing researchers at the weekly Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre Summer Seminar Series, Thursday nights from 7-8pm in the Rix A Classroom.

 Check out the Pachena Bay Music Festival and Music By the Sea, both of which are taking place in our community July 19-22!

 Please note the BCSA Offices and Community Library will be closed to the public for the last two weeks of July while our staff take a vacation! We’ll be back for 3 more weeks of Summer Camp and fun programming in August.

Here are some fun opportunities to gather with our awesome community in the coming month:

The Bamfield All-Stars Tee-Ball League for children ages 4-8 begins this Wednesday!

A few spots have opened up in our Buckskin Hide Tanning Course May 3-5; please email bcsacoordinator@gmail.com if you would like to participate!

Our Spring dodgeball season will culminate in a pitched tournament to battle for the coveted BCSA Dodgeball Trophy on May 6th and 13th.

Children entering kindergarten and their families are invited to a special pop-up playtime at the Pachena Gazebo on May 8th. Come play and explore awesome early learning resources.

The Bamfield Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Spring Community BBQ on Saturday May 11th, and the Community Potluck at the House of Huu-ay-aht is the following day. Come eat with friends new and old!

This month’s Friday Night Chill is planned for May 17th.

Join us for board games, laser tag, and other silliness at the Community Games Night May 23rd.

Please follow us on Facebook (Bamfield Community School Association!) for updates and more information about our events and programs.

Happy April!

Here are some opportunities to gather with our community this month! In addition to the BCSA’s regular programming, we hope to see you at:

The Community Potluck at the House of Huu-ay-aht, 5pm April 7th
The Friday Night Chill on March 12th from 7-9:30pm
Hike to High Ground Tsunami Drill and Community Lunch, 12pm April 15th
Little Buddies Playtime with the Kindergarten class, April 23rd at 10:30am
Community Movie Night, 6:30pm April 25th

Please note, there will be no After School Clubs April 16th-18th, as Jas and Renee will be out of town at a conference.

🌦🌈 Rainbow weather is upon us, Bamfield community! Here are some opportunities to shake off the winter blues and celebrate the budding flowers this month!

Follow our Facebook page – Bamfield Community School Association – for updates and more information about the following programs and events which we are hosting!

🧶 Beginner crochet with Abi wraps up with a final session Tuesday March 5th from 6:30 – 8pm at the school.

♟🏎🔫 Show off your board game skills, race opponents in video racetracks, and try to best your buddies in laser tag at the BCSA’s Community Games Night this Thursday March 7th from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

🪆 Children ages 3-5 and their guardians are invited to Little Buddies at the Community School on March 12th from 10:30 – 11:45am, and to Ready, Set, Learn! hosted by the School District, on March 13th from 4 – 6pm.

🎭 Got a flair for the dramatic? Come play at Beginner Improv with Noah on Thursday March 14th from 6 – 8pm!

⛹️‍♂️ This month we are hosting both a Friday Night Chill on March 15th, and an evening Youth Drop-In on March 20th. Youth Grade 7+ are invited to the school for pizza, games, crafts, music, and access to harm reduction supplies!

🪇 The Huu-ay-aht First Nations Cultural Wellness Team and the BCSA are hosting a free Spring Break Culture & Adventure Camp March 18 – 22 from 10am – 3:30pm. Kids of all ages are welcome to play games, make artwork, practice Huu-ay-aht songs and dances, and explore the territory with friends!

📚 We will be hosting a Books and Brunch at the community library on Monday March 25th from 10:30am – 12pm. Come check out our newest books, enjoy storytime with other families, and eat a stack of tasty pancakes!

🏴‍☠️ Yarrr mateys! We are seeking a crew of scurvy kiddos for a Bamfield Treasure Hunt on Tuesday March 26th from 10am – 3:30pm.

🕴 Youth Gr.7+ are invited on a field trip to the Nanaimo trampoline park and indoor wave pool on Wednesday March 27th.

🌿 Calling all youth! Come practice culture, make art, and compete in warrior sports at the Youth Leaders Gathering on March 28th from 10:30am – 4pm.

🤾‍♀️ Our Dodgeball League is serving fierce competition and fun exercise every other Monday from 6 – 8pm! Check our dodgeball group to see when your team is scheduled to play (BCSA Dodgeballers).

🏸 Come to drop-in sports at the school gym every other Monday from 6 – 8pm for fun games with cool people!

🧘 Join a friendly, accessible yoga class most Wednesday evenings at 5:15pm! Please note there will be no class on March 13th due to a special event being held the same day.